[That sure is a lot all wrapped up in one. But first - ]

Thank you. For keeping me in check. And for trusting me enough to tell me now.

[But then he goes quiet for a moment, thinking to himself.]

I can't imagine what it is to live a life as long as yours and see so many people come and go. People that I care about and love.

All I can say is that I am grateful for the time that you give me now. And I'd like to be your friend for as long as we're able to.

I'm human. I'm not meant to live forever and I kind of don't want to. But I do want to surround myself in people who care about me and who I care about because that's life. That's the best part of life.

And I'd like to have you there.